ISLAMABAD – On the occasion of the golden jubilee of Hangor Day, PakistanNavy has released a special documentary today celebrating reminiscent ofunmatched courage and unwavering commitment of PNS submarine during the1971 war.
Report of state broadcaster said the day is celebrated to rejoice themonumental feat of Pakistan Navy submarine Hangor during 1971 war againstthe enemy.
Hangor Day is a reminder of the unmatched courage and unwavering commitmentof Pakistan Navy’s submarine Hangor, the media wing of Pakistan Navy said.The spokesperson added that it was the first incident in which a submarinedestroyed a naval ship after the Second World War.
Every year, December 9 is celebrated in Pakistan Navy as Hangor Day tocommemorate the historic event of the sinking of Indian Navy Frigate Khukriand severely damaging another Indian Navy Ship Kirpan by Pakistan Navysubmarine Hangor in the 1971 war.
In recognition of their courage, the valiant crew of Hangor was decoratedwith four Sitara-e-Jurrat, six Tamgha-e-Jurrat, and sixteen lmtiazi Asnad.This is the highest number of operational gallantry awards given to asingle unit of Pakistan Navy.
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In the wee hours of 21/22 November 1971, the Indian army crossed theInternational Border in East Pakistan, Hangor sailed with a full wartimeload of Torpedoes and was deployed off Bombay by 26 Nov. A defect inseawater circulating system developed which required docking of thesubmarine to effect repairs.
The remarkable naval action took place a few miles southeast off ‘Diu Head’on the west coast of India. The submarine remained underwater for a longtime and successfully returned harbor on December 13, 1971, aftercompletion of the mission.
Pakistan Navy submarine Hanger was the first of Daphne class submarinesacquired from France. Commissioned in 1969, it served Pakistan Navy withhonor till her decommissioning in 2006. The historic watercraft now standsproud at Pakistan Maritime Museum Karachi as a symbol of courage andvictory.
